Grades 9 & 11: CTE Shops

Grades 10 & 12: Academics

On Monday, January 19, there will be no school in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This day is an opportunity to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., an influential civil rights leader who championed nonviolence, equality, and justice for all. Please enjoy the long weekend and remember to support one another in celebrating our differences.

Name: Matthew Correia

Hometown: Wakefield

CTE Shop: Business Technology

Favorite class: Business Tech Related

One skill/lesson you’ve learned at Northeast that you’ll take with you: Out of all of the skills I have learned during my time here at Northeast, I would say the one that has stuck with me the most is professionalism. Being in the business field you have to maintain professionalism at all times so I would say that is the most important skill I have learned.

A person who has inspired you to be your best: A person who inspired and still continues to inspire me is my grandfather. He has taught me a lot of what I know now and I strive to be like him more and more every single day. 

Favorite quote: "Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." — Winston Churchill

Plans after graduation: My plans after graduation are to go to college. I want a degree in either International Business or Business Administration. 

Twenty-nine Business Technology students participated in the DECA District 6 Competition on January 7-8. Northeast DECA had an outstanding showing, with nine students placing in their competitive events and earning advancement to the Massachusetts DECA State Career Development Conference (SCDC), which will be held March 12-14 in Boston. These students are now one step closer to qualifying for the International Competition (ICDC) in Atlanta this April.

Congratulations to the following students for their achievements:

Northeast DECA also made program history as the high school with the most School-Based Enterprises (SBEs), with seven active enterprises advancing to the state level and awaiting potential qualification for the international competition.

Congratulations to all participants and we look forward to seeing our students excel at the state (SCDC) and international (ICDC) events.

As part of their mid-year assessments, Business Technology juniors are hosting a Financial Literacy Fair for the entire junior class. The simulation runs January 12-16 and January 26-30 and places participants in real-world financial scenarios aligned to their vocational field, including careers, salaries, credit scores, and savings. Participants rotate through interactive stations to make decisions about housing, transportation, expenses, savings, and unexpected financial events - requiring them to adjust budgets in real time and finish with a balanced, net-positive results. The project also serves as a DECA competitive entry that has advanced to the state level, highlighting the importance of financial literacy as a critical life skill.

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, January 21, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. We will once again use pickAtime, an online scheduling platform, to make booking meetings convenient and efficient. Families can create accounts, book appointments, and request interpreters if needed.

📅 The scheduling window is open now and will close at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Wednesday, January 21. If plans change, families are asked to cancel appointments as soon as possible so that time slots may be made available to others.

📢 A detailed message with instructions (written/video) was sent to Northeast families on Wednesday, January 7.

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, January 21.

In addition to local graduation requirements, students must meet the Massachusetts Competency Determination (CD) requirement, as outlined in 603 CMR 30.00, as a condition of high school graduation. Northeast Metro Tech’s Competency Determination Policy may be viewed in this document. Families with questions are encouraged to contact the school for additional information.

All students in Grades 10, 11, and 12 will participate in midyear performance assessments as part of their career technical education program. These competency-based assessments measure students’ progress toward career technical frameworks through project-based learning, critical thinking, practical tasks, simulations, service scenarios, and product demonstrations.

The assessments are administered by career technical instructors and serve as an important checkpoint at the midpoint of the school year. Instructors use the results to provide meaningful feedback to students, identify strengths and areas for growth, and inform future instruction that supports continued skill development, postsecondary preparation, and career readiness.

Northeast students identified as English learners (ELs) will participate in WIDA ACCESS testing to measure their proficiency and growth in reading, listening, writing, and speaking English. In Massachusetts, EL students are required to be assessed annually during the designated testing window in January and February. Test sessions begin at Northeast on Monday, January 26, and continue through Friday, February 6. In addition to test preparation activities in their classes, students are encouraged to prepare by visiting the WIDA website, reviewing ACCESS resources, and completing available test demos and practice materials.

The course selection process for the 2026-2027 school year for students in Grades 9-11 will begin with the teacher recommendation window in early February. During this time, academic teachers will meet individually with students to review their progress and enter course recommendations in Aspen. In March, counselors will meet with students in the library by shop to review the teacher recommendations and request elective courses.

When planning a course of study, students and families are encouraged to reference the Northeast Program of Studies, which outlines course options, graduation requirements, and pathways aligned with students’ interests and postsecondary plans. The Program of Studies is available on the NEMT website under the Parents & Students tab. Students are encouraged to enroll in courses that reflect their interests and provide appropriate academic challenge.

Families with questions or concerns are encouraged to contact their student’s teacher(s), counselor, or dean. Families needing assistance accessing Aspen may contact nex2@northeastmetrotech.com.

Wednesday, February 4, is a scheduled 2-hour delay for professional development. Buses will arrive two hours later than their regular arrival time. The academic blocks for the day will be C, D, A, and B.

All are invited to the Breakheart Inn Restaurant, which is open to the public. Come enjoy delicious food and friendly service. Reservations for parties of up to 5 people, as well as gift cards and lunch orders, can be placed online. Please note: all outside guests must sign in at the Main Entrance upon arrival.

Bakery Hours (Monday - Friday):

Lunch Service (Tuesday - Friday):

📧For questions, contact Culinary Department Head Elizabeth Henderson:

ebeals@northeastmetrotech.com

After-school academic support is offered for all subjects. Students can get the extra help they need to succeed, whether it’s for a challenging class, test preparation, or Early College courses.

Students are encouraged to take advantage of this great opportunity to enhance their learning.

As parking spaces have become available due to seniors being on Co-op, a limited number of spots will be open to Grade 11 students for Gold Weeks only. Beginning Sunday, December 14 at 12:00 p.m. (noon), interested juniors may complete the Student Parking Application Form to be added to a waitlist. Students in good standing, as approved by their dean, will be contacted in the order that the form was completed to purchase a parking sticker for $25 in the Business Office.

Once juniors receive a parking sticker, they may begin parking in the designated student parking areas during Gold Weeks only. As additional spaces become available, Grade 11 students will be contacted in the order the form was submitted. We aim to make as many spaces available to students as possible.

Parking spaces reserved for students are located in sections A and A2 on this image. All student vehicles parked on Northeast Metro Tech property must have a parking sticker properly displayed (affixed to the windshield above the inspection sticker on the passenger side). Detailed student parking information and expectations can be found by viewing this document.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open for students planning to attend colleges and career schools during the 2026-27 academic year. Students can complete the application at fafsa.gov, which is used by most colleges to determine financial aid eligibility.

Students and families seeking assistance may join MEFA’s free virtual FAFSA Festivals, offered now through February. Participants can log in at any point during the two-hour sessions and receive one-on-one support in a breakout room from a financial aid expert. Registration is required.

Additional financial aid resources can be found at mass.gov/financialaid.

Families are encouraged to explore the community resources linked below for support. These include information on Emergency and Crisis Support, Community Behavioral Health, Food Assistance, Housing Assistance, LGBTQ+ Community, and Community Connection.

Chelsea, Malden, Melrose, N. Reading, Reading, Revere, Saugus, Stoneham, Wakefield, Winthrop, Winchester , Woburn

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